Celeron G5905T vs Core i3-6102E
Celeron G5905T
Core i3-6102E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5905T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6102E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5905T and Core i3-6102E
Celeron G5905T
The Celeron G5905T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,356 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-6102E
The Core i3-6102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5905T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-6102E's 2 cores. The Core i3-6102E is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905T scores 2,356 against the Core i3-6102E's 2,349 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G5905T. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905T vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6102E.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,356 | 2,349 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5905T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5905T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6102E). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5905T) and HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6102E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905T targets Budget, Core i3-6102E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905T rivals Pentium Gold G6405T.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5905T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core i3-6102E debuted at $225. At current prices ($50 vs $35), the Core i3-6102E is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5905T delivers 47.1 pts/$ vs 67.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-6102E — making the Core i3-6102E the 35% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-78% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $35-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.1 | 67.1+42% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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